Photographing water: Rivers and reflections

(peaceful rapids murmer)…- During one of my landscape workshops,…one of the participants was gazing out…the window of the truck as we traveled…across the country.…And, she remarked to me that she never…expected to see so much water in Iceland.…And, it is very true, that there…is a lot of water in Iceland.…In addition to the ocean, which surrounds the island,…rivers and lakes are quite numerous,…and they cover about 6% of…the total land area.…In a study done in 2010, Iceland was named as…the country the most abundant…and secure supply of fresh water in the entire world.…

A significant amount of the country's freshwater resources…are in the form of the many glaciers and icecaps,…including Vatnajökull, the largest ice cap in Europe.…In addition to rain and snow, the regular melting…of this ice is what feeds the many rivers and lakes.…Of course, in this age of global warming,…glaciers and ice caps in Iceland are melting faster than…they have since people began paying attention…to the ecosystem of the ice.…Water in Iceland comes in a variety of forms.…

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11/13/2015

Discover the surreal and spectacular landscapes of Iceland, and learn important insights into creating successful photographs in a variety of scenic areas. Fine art photographer Seán Duggan takes us on a photographic tour of this stark and beautiful island, to sites like the Jokülsárlón Glacial Lagoon, the rugged interior highlands, and the Snæfellsnes peninsula. He shares images and tips on how to photograph the many different types of landscapes, including shooting Iceland's rivers and waterfalls, lava fields, lagoons, and ice caves. In another chapter, he'll explain how to focus on the night skies and the colorful auroras that appear in these far northern latitudes. Plus, get tips and tricks for planning a photo trip to Iceland, including where to go, when to go, and what to bring.